Sunday, December 20, 2026

NHL starting goalies, Sun, Dec 20

Projected and confirmed starters for 9 games. Projections update through the day and firm up after morning skates; a starter is confirmed when the NHL posts the lineup.

0 of 0 starters confirmed

OTT @ CHI8:00 AM ET · PSD Bank DomeGame preview →

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PHI @ BOS1:00 PM ET · TD GardenGame preview →

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TBL @ DET5:00 PM ET · Little Caesars ArenaGame preview →

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DAL @ WPG5:00 PM ET · Canada Life CentreGame preview →

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LAK @ BUF6:00 PM ET · KeyBank CenterGame preview →

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NSH @ NJD7:00 PM ET · Prudential CenterGame preview →

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NYR @ NYI7:00 PM ET · UBS ArenaGame preview →

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ANA @ EDM7:00 PM ET · Rogers PlaceGame preview →

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SEA @ COL8:00 PM ET · Ball ArenaGame preview →

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Reading the labels

Started: Started the game, from the final box score.
Confirmed: The NHL has posted the lineup.
Likely: A 75% or higher chance to start, about 3 in 4 or better.
Leaning: A 60 to 74% chance to start.
Toss-up: Under 60%: either goalie could start.

Chance to start is daily.hockey’s own projection from each team’s recent goalie usage, rest and schedule. Season stats (record, save percentage, goals-against average) are regular season only.